Oleksandr Usyk joins elite 40 lineal heavyweight champions in 140 years
Only 40 men have held the prestigious lineal heavyweight championship in 140 years, from John L. Sullivan to Oleksandr Usyk.
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Devin Haney reportedly nears October 3 welterweight title defense against Jack Catterall
Devin Haney is reportedly in advanced talks to defend his WBO welterweight title against Jack Catterall on October 3, after previous negotiations fell throug…
Emmanuel Carrillo Jr. claims NABA featherweight title, stops Kenneth Taylor in second round
Emmanuel “Chosen One” Carrillo Jr. stopped Kenneth “The Problem Child” Taylor in the second round, capturing the vacant NABA featherweight title at BOXFEST XIX.
Daniel Dubois targets evolved Fabio Wardley in WBO title rematch
Daniel Dubois is in early training for his WBO heavyweight title rematch against Fabio Wardley, expected October 17. He anticipates a “new-look” opponent.
Oleksandr Usyk (25-0) faces fan backlash over Deontay Wilder farewell fight
Oleksandr Usyk is pursuing Deontay Wilder for his “last dance” farewell fight in the US, sparking significant fan backlash over the choice of opponent.
Moses Itauma: Challenger Questions Heavyweight Stature
A challenge to Moses Itauma has sparked debate over his heavyweight size and potential matchups, with British contender Solomon Dacres eyeing a future clash.
Jorge Masvidal Labels Yaroslav Amosov a “Nightmare” Matchup for Islam Makhachev’s Welterweight Plans
Mixed martial arts veteran Jorge Masvidal has asserted that former Bellator welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov would be a “nightmare stylistic matchup” fo…
Muhammad Ali secures fifth heavyweight title defense with third-round knockout
Muhammad Ali, then Cassius Clay, emphatically defended his World Heavyweight Championship against Brian London on August 6, 1966, securing a third-round knoc…
Isaac Cruz vs Nestor Bravo: Interim Title Showdown in San Diego
Interim WBC Light Welterweight Champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz defends his title against Nestor Bravo on September 19, 2026, headlining a DAZN card in San Diego.
Shakur Stevenson’s pick in Ali vs Tyson fantasy bout remains unconfirmed
Reports of Shakur Stevenson’s prediction for a prime Muhammad Ali vs. Mike Tyson fantasy fight lack official confirmation, sources indicate.